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Rik Fairlie
Technology and cybersecurity writer at Self-Employed
New York, NY, United States
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Experience:
- Develop, write and edit IT and cybersecurity thought leadership and marketing content for leading brands,
including Google, Microsoft, HP Enterprise and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
- Topics include cybersecurity and privacy, cloud computing, mobile technologies, data analytics and the
Internet of Things.
- Content types include long-form thought leadership, website text, blog posts, social media, case studies,
video scripts, email marketing campaigns, newsletters, infographics and articles for industry publications.
2017 : Present
Self-Employed
Technology and cybersecurity writer
- Work closely with senior PwC marketing and consulting executives to develop, write and edit on-brand content for the IT technology and cybersecurity practices. Content includes long-form thought leadership, website text, blog posts, social media, case studies, video scripts, internal marketing communications, infographics and ghost-written articles for industry publications.
- Topics include cybersecurity and privacy strategy, frameworks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, Big Data, mobile technologies, product messaging, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management. Also write industry-specific content for a range of sectors that include financial services, healthcare, technology, telecommunications, retail and consumer products, public sector, oil and gas, human capital and utilities.
- Develop, analyze data and write annual cybersecurity survey of more than 10,000 global executives, with collateral presentations for 13 industries, since 2010.
- Help plan, script and document marketing events for PwC clients and industry analysts.
- Interview PwC executives, clients and industry leaders for thought leadership content.
2007 : 2017
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Cybersecurity content strategist consultant
- Wrote technology news, reviews, features, blog posts, sponsored content and technical documentation.
- Published by The New York Times, The Economist, Forbes, Money Magazine, CA Technologies, PCMag.com, CNET, ZDNet and Popular Science.
2008 : 2013
Self employed
Freelance technology writer and editor
2006 : 2008
CNET/CBS Intercative
Editor in Chief, Computer Shopper
Editor in chief
- Planned and implemented editorial direction and content of monthly consumer technology magazine (400,000 circulation) and Web brands.
- Developed content strategy for website, blogs, forums and electronic newsletters. Analyzed site traffic and implemented strategies to increase page views.
- Hired and supervised a dozen editors and graphic artists, and served as the liaison among editorial, digital, sales and marketing departments.
Executive editor
- Planned and implemented editorial content of print and Web properties. Managed relaunch of ComputerShopper.com website, blog, user forums and electronic newsletters in 2006. Spearheaded and managed graphic redesign and editorial relaunch of Computer Shopper magazine in 2004.
- Supervised and edited news, features and product reviews. Managed staff of editors, with emphasis on sharpening writing and editing skills.
Senior features editor
- Edited features, news and mobile-computing coverage. Wrote news and consumer buying-advice columns. Coordinated monthly editorial awards program and annual editorial and reader awards projects.
1998 : 2007
Computer Shopper
Editor in chief
including Google, Microsoft, HP Enterprise and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
- Topics include cybersecurity and privacy, cloud computing, mobile technologies, data analytics and the
Internet of Things.
- Content types include long-form thought leadership, website text, blog posts, social media, case studies,
video scripts, email marketing campaigns, newsletters, infographics and articles for industry publications.
2017 : Present
Self-Employed
Technology and cybersecurity writer
- Work closely with senior PwC marketing and consulting executives to develop, write and edit on-brand content for the IT technology and cybersecurity practices. Content includes long-form thought leadership, website text, blog posts, social media, case studies, video scripts, internal marketing communications, infographics and ghost-written articles for industry publications.
- Topics include cybersecurity and privacy strategy, frameworks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, Big Data, mobile technologies, product messaging, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management. Also write industry-specific content for a range of sectors that include financial services, healthcare, technology, telecommunications, retail and consumer products, public sector, oil and gas, human capital and utilities.
- Develop, analyze data and write annual cybersecurity survey of more than 10,000 global executives, with collateral presentations for 13 industries, since 2010.
- Help plan, script and document marketing events for PwC clients and industry analysts.
- Interview PwC executives, clients and industry leaders for thought leadership content.
2007 : 2017
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Cybersecurity content strategist consultant
- Wrote technology news, reviews, features, blog posts, sponsored content and technical documentation.
- Published by The New York Times, The Economist, Forbes, Money Magazine, CA Technologies, PCMag.com, CNET, ZDNet and Popular Science.
2008 : 2013
Self employed
Freelance technology writer and editor
2006 : 2008
CNET/CBS Intercative
Editor in Chief, Computer Shopper
Editor in chief
- Planned and implemented editorial direction and content of monthly consumer technology magazine (400,000 circulation) and Web brands.
- Developed content strategy for website, blogs, forums and electronic newsletters. Analyzed site traffic and implemented strategies to increase page views.
- Hired and supervised a dozen editors and graphic artists, and served as the liaison among editorial, digital, sales and marketing departments.
Executive editor
- Planned and implemented editorial content of print and Web properties. Managed relaunch of ComputerShopper.com website, blog, user forums and electronic newsletters in 2006. Spearheaded and managed graphic redesign and editorial relaunch of Computer Shopper magazine in 2004.
- Supervised and edited news, features and product reviews. Managed staff of editors, with emphasis on sharpening writing and editing skills.
Senior features editor
- Edited features, news and mobile-computing coverage. Wrote news and consumer buying-advice columns. Coordinated monthly editorial awards program and annual editorial and reader awards projects.
1998 : 2007
Computer Shopper
Editor in chief
Company:
Self-Employed
About
Skills
- Expertise in articulating complex technology and cybersecurity concepts for high-level business executives.
- Experience creating engaging consumer and corporate content for a variety of channels that include websites, blogs, social media, internal communications and print.
- Strong team player with outstanding communication, collaboration and organization skills.
- Solid understanding of consistent brand and editorial tone.
- Highly proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
- Intense interest in digital, technology and cybersecurity industry trends.
Specialties: Writing, editing, marketing research, blogs, brand
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